Administrative Assistant

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash

Generous Pension Contribution

Holidays – 26 days + bank holidays + 5

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Piper Hill High School, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is seeking an Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative and financial support. The role includes minute-taking for EHCP meetings and assisting the SLT, contributing to a smoothly run school office.

The post is Grade 3, permanent, 35 hours per week (8:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri), term-time only plus 5 INSET days, with starting salary £22,730 and FTE £26,427. The Trust highlights strong CPD, pensions and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.
• To assist with the organisation, documentation and minute-taking of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the school office.
• To work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community.

Skills

Clerical experience

Numeracy

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday), term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to provide administrative support to leaders and teachers in arranging, recording and taking of minutes of Education and Health Care Plan meetings and to provide support to Office team and SLT team.

We’re looking for:

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to undertake first aid training

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school
• To support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
• To assist with the organisation, documentation and minute-taking of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings
• To contribute to the efficient running of the school office
• To work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Piper Hill High School

Piper Hill School is an Outstanding school that is ambitious for every one of our learners. We are a larger than average size special school that caters for students aged 11 – 19 with significant learning difficulties. We aim to provide the very best education for our students and to ensure they have the very best outcomes and make the best rates of progress they possibly can.

Piper Hill School has state of the art facilities that provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of both children and young adults, including a hydrotherapy pool, dance and drama studio, gym, and an interactive learning environment (ILE room). The school also has a variety of outside spaces, including a Forest School space with overnight camping pods.

Our recent Ofsted inspection found the school continues to Outstanding,

"Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They feel safe and happy in this welcoming place, where everyone is treated equally. They rise to the school’s high expectations of their behaviour because staff know and understand them well." Ofsted 2023

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.piperhillschool.net/

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.